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  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Church Place

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,159 views

    This is a message that gives insight to the way the local church opperates...

    “THE CHURCH PLACE” TEXT: Ephesians 3:1-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The church is the Lord’s. All that we enjoy in regards to the church is because of the way Christ built the church. I wish to view that church in regards to its place as a called out assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Built Church

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    examining how Jesus builds the local church of believers

    Intro: if Jesus came and built the local church, what would it look like? Would He build it like we would build it, or would He have a different plan? I believe He has a plan for the local church, and in this series I would like to look at His plan for the local church. Our title for this series ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Practical Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Owenby on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    This sermon is about the 5 practical purposes of the local church.

    „« One day while studying the passage we are looking at this morning, I was praying for help me to come up with a simple way to help people remember the purpose of the church. It was soon after that I was reading in Matt 5:16 where Jesus said ...let your light shine before men, that they may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Belong To A Church? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,811 views

    A Christian not belonging to a local church is a disobeying Christian and there will be consequences.

    Have you heard what’s coming to Milwaukee in January 2010? The Dead Sea Scrolls will be on exhibit at the Milwaukee Museum! How awesome is that, as we have been talking about defending our faith! We can see in person one of the greatest evidences of the Word of God! The writers of the Dead Sea ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Need A Family

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    3 reasons why it is good to be a part of a local church

    Sermon for 6/13/2010 You Need a Family HoHum: I like the preacher who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn’t working so the first thing he said was "There’s something wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work Of The Church

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006
     | 4,769 views

    This outline demonstrates how the local church is to impact the world.

    The Work Of The Church John 4:1-43 1 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leon Memorial Day Service

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 28, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,038 views

    A Memorial Day Service held at our local cemetray.

    LEON MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE The ability to remember is a wonderful gift God has given us. In a flash we can be a child again, skipping rocks across a pond, or walking in a meadow. Through memory we can fall in love, get married, & enjoy our children ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Picture Of The Church In A City

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,189 views

    How does God see the church of our city- and our congregation and its relationship with other congregations?

    God’s picture of the church in a city. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 14.05.06pm magicfridge.wmv You know- some of the pictures we have of what it’s about… what church is… are just plain wrong THE CHURCH- OUR PICTURE: OUR GROUP And I want to speak to you about something the Lord has laid on my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God’s Got This—when A Pastor Is Leaving

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2023
     | 3,541 views

    This sermon celebrates a transition when a pastor leaves a congregation and both having faith for their future as a leader and as a congregation.

    God’s Got This—When A Pastor Is Leaving Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lunacy? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,932 views

    This sermons illustrates the forms that division takes in the church as well as the absolute necessity to end it! Then the sermon outlines attitudes that can defeat division.

    Lunacy? 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 January 12, 2003 INTRO: A. [Lunatics Never Unite, Citation: Haddon Robinson, "The Wisdom of Small Creatures," Preaching Today, Tape No. 93.] A man went to an asylum for the criminally insane. He was a bit surprised to find that there were three guards to take care ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working Together As One Body – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,509 views

    Part II in the series of working together as one body under Christ.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leadership Transition

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 37,643 views

    Instruction given to congregation experiencing pastoral transition.

    Leadership Transition Joshua 1:1-18[1] 1-15-06 Into I want to begin this morning by asking Denise to modulate from the key of C to G. (Play a couple of times) In music the modulation from one key to another is called transition.[2] (Play a few more times) You are hearing in the notes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    This World Needs Revival

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    This Sermon should help a congregation to Prepare for Revival!!

    THIS WORLD NEEDS REVIVAL!! ACTS 16:19-26 And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the market place unto the rulers, And brought them to the magistrates, Saying, these men being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city And teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Should Be Simple To See Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
     | 2,243 views

    Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Emphasizing the uniquely personal nature of vision, yet the absolute necessity of sharing yours with others (and vice versa).

    It Should Be Simple to See Focusing on a Congregational Vision Bright white clouds. As I write this they are moving very swiftly past the windows of The Glenburn Community Church. So swiftly that if I were to show you the one that looks a great deal like a crab’s claws at the moment (of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,324 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#5] THE PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: I have really prayed about how I was going to handle today’s service and sermon. I thought about just acting as nothing has happened this week that could have a huge negative impact on our Church. Then, I started studying our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist